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Abstract

In this chapter we will review existing theories and models of the boundaries of firms and industries. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the forces behind the current development in the mobile services industry. It is argued here that at the end of the day, there are very few elements that are totally new even in the most advanced high-tech industries, when the focus is on the evolution of an industry.